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Can I use the Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock™ with SSD Enclosure outside the United States?

What SSD sizes, capacities and speed does the Thunderbolt 5 Dock support?

The dock supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in the following sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280.
It can accommodate SSD capacities up to 8TB. The dock supports read/write speeds up to 6000MB/s, depending on the SSD installed.

Can I use SSDs with heatsinks?

Yes, the dock is compatible with SSDs equipped with heatsinks, providing enhanced thermal management. Please note that the fit may be snug, and the use of excessively thick thermal pads could result in fitment issues.

Here are SSDs with heatsinks that we have tested and confirmed to be compatible:

• Corsair MP600 Elite

• WD Black SN850X

• Crucial P310

Does the dock have active cooling?

Yes. It features an integrated fan that activates on demand, plus strategic ventilation to help dissipate heat efficiently.

How much power does the dock provide and can it charge devices?

• Up to 140W to the host computer

• Up to 30W via USB-C PD to connected peripherals

• You can charge up to 8 devices simultaneously.

What is the size and build quality of the dock?

The dock features a compact 5 × 5 × 2 inch design and uses industry-grade aluminum for durability and heat dissipation.

Which devices is the Thunderbolt 5 Dock compatible with?

The dock is compatible with:

• Thunderbolt 5 host devices

• Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB4 (downward compatible)*

• USB-C devices (downward compatible)*

It also supports daisy-chaining via Thunderbolt 5 ports.

*Reduced performance may occur depending on the device’s capabilities.

Internal Fan Behavior

35% Fan Speed (4500 RPM)

• Enables at: 55 °C

• Exits at: 45 °C (fan fully turns off)

• Fan Noise: 20 dB(A)

At this lowest speed, the fan activates early and shuts off as soon as temperatures safely drop, keeping noise minimal.

50% Fan Speed (6500 RPM)

• Enables at: 65 °C

• Exits at: 55 °C (drops back to 35% speed)

• Fan Noise: 27 dB(A)

This is the intermediate cooling stage. It activates only when needed and still maintains relatively low noise.

90% Fan Speed (11,000 RPM)

• Enables at: 68 °C

• Exits at: 65 °C (drops to 50% speed)

• Fan Noise: 40 dB(A)

This is the “high-performance” cooling mode, triggered only during heavy thermal loads. It provides maximum airflow but also the highest noise.

How many external displays can my Mac support when using the Thunderbolt 5 Dock?

It depends on your Apple Silicon processor:

• M1 / M2 base models: Support only one external display natively.

• M3 base model: Supports dual displays only in clamshell mode (laptop lid closed).

• M1 Pro/Max/Ultra, M2 Pro/Max/Ultra, M3 Pro/Max/Ultra, M4/M4 Pro/M4 Max: Support dual external displays.

Can I run three external displays on macOS?

It depends on your Mac model.

macOS limits the number of external displays based on the system’s chip and GPU capabilities. While the dock includes three Thunderbolt 5 ports, the number of supported displays is determined by your Mac:

• M5 Pro MacBook Pro: Supports up to 3 external displays
• M5 Max MacBook Pro: Supports up to 4 external displays (may require daisy-chaining with Thunderbolt-enabled displays)

If your Mac supports three or more displays, you can take advantage of multiple Thunderbolt connections on the dock. Otherwise, macOS will only utilize the number of displays supported by your device.

What is the maximum resolution supported?

The dock supports up to 6K at 60Hz (6K/60Hz) on each Thunderbolt 5 (TBT5) port when the Mac is capable of driving it.

What is the maximum resolution supported for a single display on Windows?

The Thunderbolt 5 Dock can support up to 8K at 144Hz on a single display, when connected through any of the three Thunderbolt 5 (TBT5) ports, Port 1, Port 2, or Port 3.

What resolutions are supported when using dual displays on Windows?

When connecting two displays, the maximum output for each depends on the port configuration:

• TBT5 Port 1: Up to 8K at 120Hz

• TBT5 Port 2: Up to 8K at 120Hz

• TBT5 Port 3: Up to 8K at 120Hz

All dual-display configurations support 8K120Hz (with DSC 3:1 compression).

What resolutions are supported when using three displays on Windows?

When using three displays simultaneously, each Thunderbolt 5 port can support:

• Up to 8K at 60Hz, or

• Up to 4K at 144Hz

Actual performance depends on system capability and GPU driver support.

Do all Thunderbolt 5 ports support the same maximum resolutions?

Yes. TBT5 Port 1, Port 2, and Port 3 can all support the same maximum resolutions for single, dual, and triple display setups, as shown in the chart.

Does this dock require DSC (Display Stream Compression) for maximum performance?

Yes. The maximum listed resolutions assume DSC 3:1 compression is supported by both:

• The host computer’s GPU

• The connected displays

Without DSC, maximum resolution or refresh rates may be reduced.

Is Thunderbolt 5 required to achieve these maximum resolutions?

Yes. To reach 8K or high-refresh-rate 4K outputs, your Windows system must support Thunderbolt 5. Older Thunderbolt standards may limit display performance.

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